Chapter 0, Problem 9P

To determine

To find: the sum of the given numbers

Answer to Problem 9P

The addition of given numbers is 136.88

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Consider the decimals as, 59.04 and 77.84

Calculation:

Then addition is performed in normal way, forgetting about decimal point

So

  $\begin{array}{rr}\hfill 5904& \hfill \\ \hfill \begin{array}{l}\underset{\_}{+7784}\\ 13688\end{array}& \hfill \end{array}$

Now, decimal point is placed after 2 digits from end as it was placed in each entry for addition

Thus, the addition of given numbers is 136.88

Conclusion:

Thus, the addition of given numbers is 136.88